Communication
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Why study Communication at UTS
With a degree in Communications from UTS, you'll develop a professional portfolio and learn the skills to adapt in a rapidly evolving field. \ \ We offer innovative and interdisciplinary media, communication and creative production programs that combine theory with practical learning and industry experience.
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Graduate employability
## #1 employment rate
Highest overall employment rate for communication graduates in NSW.
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Subject ranking
## 5th in Australia
for Communication and Media Studies.
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Internationally recognised
## Top 100 globally
Global ranking for communication and media.
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Study options
For those who have a passion for visual arts, drawing and storytelling, Animation courses at UTS give you the knowledge and hands-on experience required to create animation work that communicates clear and powerful ideas, helping you stand out in a global industry.
A leading provider of Communications programs for over 30 years, UTS has a global reputation for its dynamic, innovative and interdisciplinary academic programs in social science, communication and media.
Imagine an image, a series of notes, a feeling. At UTS a degree in Creative Production gives you the skills to turn your instincts and imagination into the stories and music that will move and entertain audiences, here and around the globe.
The future is digital, so get ahead with a degree designed for the world of tomorrow. At UTS, we blend hands-on learning with practical, to-the-minute theory, making sure you get the skills you need to work as a digital and social media professional.
If you have an interest in storytelling, news and growing truth, UTS’s Journalism degrees are for you. Learn from industry experts and understand the role of journalism as key to democracy and societies around the world.
Do you dream of working on film sets, world-famous television programs or even small-scale productions? If you’ve got the passion and the creativity for a future in screen production, UTS can help.
Media organisations need people with the creative vision and business acumen to help them navigate challenges and reach ever-greater heights of success. Developed to respond to industry demand, Media Business focuses on cultivating the necessary management skills for contemporary media leadership.
Whether you’re passionate about sound and screen or a career in the music industry, UTS’s Music and Sound Design courses are for you. Our industry-informed programs blend creative, professional and theoretical competencies, ensuring you receive the best possible foundation for your career.
### Screen Arts and Production
Want to accelerate your career or enhance your employability in the exciting world of screen production? Our internationally recognised courses are perfect to advance your skills in a hybrid and dynamic media environment.
### Social and Political Sciences
Our social and political spheres are inextricably linked, each informing the other to create our modern world. If you’re interested in the interpersonal, community, social, economic and global issues that shape the world we live in, UTS’s Social and Political Sciences programs are ideal.
In a world overflowing with content, true communicators rise above the noise. UTS’s Public Relations and Advertising courses put you at the centre of today’s dynamic media landscape—where strategy meets storytelling, and purpose drives impact.
Passionate about books and the written word? UTS’s Writing and Publishing degrees are for you. Designed with practical skills in mind, our hands-on workshops and assessments will help you learn critical writing, editing and publishing capabilities spanning a range of contemporary genres.
“Communication at UTS is different from other universities in the way that you gain practical experience in the industry whilst learning up to date methodologies from tutors who are working in the industry themselves.”
Daniel Snell
Bachelor of Communication (Media Arts and Production) (Public Communication)
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Does the Schools Recommendation Scheme apply to Communications courses?
Yes, we participate in the Schools Recommendation Scheme (SRS) and offer several other entry schemes. \ \ Visit Schools Recommendation Scheme for more information. - ### Can I transfer to UTS from a different university?
Yes, although you will need to apply. Application information is available for domestic applicants and international applicants.
If you transfer to UTS, you may be able to receive credit towards your new course based on your previous study through recognition of prior learning (RPL). - ### Can I defer my study?
Whether you can defer depends on several factors. Some courses do not allow you to defer, and you cannot defer if you commence your course in the Spring or Summer session.
Visit deferring an offer for more information. - ### Is it possible to study part time?
Domestic applicants can study part time by enrolling in a less than full-time study load. Visit study load for more information.
If you’re an international student on a student visa, you must maintain a full-time study load. If you want to study part time, apply for permission to reduce your study load. - ### Is PLT offered online or on campus?
From 2026 onwards, PLT will consist of a blended course with:
- Compulsory on-campus workshops, typically in intensive blocks, including assessments
- Online learning components (readings, discussion board).
\ It will not be entirely online due to accreditation requirements. - ### Can I apply for a course without an ATAR/IB as a domestic applicant?
You can still apply for UTS without an ATAR/IB. \ \ Depending on your circumstances, you may be eligible to apply using an admissions pathway. \ \ If you have previous study or work experience, this may be considered in your application and you may be eligible for credit through recognition of prior learning (RPL). - ### Can I register for a tour of the UTS campus?
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